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Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

It’s been a difficult week for the Ottawa Senators. Following Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Senators have gone 0-2-1 over their last three games, and have fallen back out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1
Did Paul Maurice Take a Shot at Linus Ullmark in Postgame Interview?

Did Paul Maurice Take a Shot at Linus Ullmark in Postgame Interview?

Linus Ullmark has been under fire in recent days for sitting out a pivotal game in the Ottawa Senators playoff push in Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon, and the way things went in his first start since on Tuesday certainly didn’t help matters.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 1

Ottawa Senators Sign Kevin Reidler and Hoyt Stanley to Entry-Level Deals

The NCAA Frozen Four is set to begin in just over a week, and the WisconSens are still in the running for a national championship (their 6th overall and first since 2006) after upsetting Dartmouth and Michigan State.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Senators News & Rumours: Ullmark, Sanderson, Chabot & More

Senators News & Rumours: Ullmark, Sanderson, Chabot & More

The Ottawa Senators are in the middle of a dramatic push hunt for a wild card spot, and with only eight games left on the schedule, every point is basically a season-saver.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Those who blinked right after the opening face-off between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers missed something historic.

Panthers embark on five-goal first period to wallop Senators
Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise
The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 31

Senators Lose 6-3 to Panthers

Uh...at least the Islanders and Red Wings also lost in regulation??? A horrendous start to a pivotal game for the Ottawa Senators: two goals against in the first minute and six seconds.

Jordan Spence News / Professor Press Box / March 31
Jordan Spence — The Unsung Defenseman Driving the Senators’ Push

Jordan Spence — The Unsung Defenseman Driving the Senators’ Push

Jordan Spence is a 25-year-old right-shot defenceman who arrived in Ottawa via trade from the Los Angeles Kings on June 28, 2025. He isn’t a well-known name yet, but he’s the kind of player fans notice only when he stops noticing them—steady, available, and increasingly dangerous.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31
Analyst Calls Out Linus Ullmark for Resting in Pivotal Game

Analyst Calls Out Linus Ullmark for Resting in Pivotal Game

The Ottawa Senators are fighting tooth and nail for every point they can get in their push to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That was no different on Saturday afternoon in Tampa Bay against the Lightning, which made it all the more surprising when it was revealed that Linus Ullmark wouldn’t be the starting goalie.

Hoyt Stanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Senators sign Hoyt Stanley to three-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign Hoyt Stanley to three-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defense prospect Hoyt Stanley, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Hoyt Stanley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed their second collegiate prospect of the day. According to a team announcement, the Senators have signed defenseman Hoyt Stanley to a three-year, entry-level contract, beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Senators May Have Found Something Real in Yakemchuk

Senators May Have Found Something Real in Yakemchuk

Some guys make their debut, and you barely notice. Carter Yakemchuk wasn’t one of those guys. He showed up in Detroit and just played well. There was no hesitation, no “just keep it simple” energy.

Kevin Reidler News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Senators sign Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Kevin Reidler to a two-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday morning. Reidler, 21, posted an 11-7-0 record with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage in 18 games with the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025-26 season.

Kevin Reidler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Senators, Kevin Reidler Agree To Entry-Level Contract

Senators, Kevin Reidler Agree To Entry-Level Contract

The Senators have agreed to terms with goalie prospect Kevin Reidler on a two-year, entry-level contract starting next season, general manager Steve Staios said.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 29
NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

Welcome to another edition of NHL and Ottawa Senators rumours as we discuss what went down on Saturday. We knew the Sens had enough issues coming in without the services of Thomas Chabot and, very likely, Jake Sanderson.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators looked like a pipe dream a short while ago. That was until some key contributors got them back in the race.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 28
Is There a Chance for the Senators to Get Into the Playoffs?

Is There a Chance for the Senators to Get Into the Playoffs?

The Ottawa Senators have become one of the season’s more compelling stories. A few weeks ago, they looked like they were trying to climb out of a deep hole.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27
Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

The Ottawa Senators are in the throes of a playoff push, but adding two points Saturday afternoon against the host Tampa Bay Lightning will not be easy.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26
Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson before the start of the 2023-24 season, they were doing so with the intention of him providing another superstar presence. Lately, he's been doing just that. 

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury
NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Senators star undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Bad injury luck has struck at the worst time for the Ottawa Senators. 

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers 
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
Physical teams can go far in the playoffs if they master one crucial skill first
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

March is the time for NCAA madness, and although basketball gets most of the attention, the D1 Ice Hockey Championship is also starting this week, drawing thousands of fans from across the nation.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25
Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Despite a slew of injuries to defensemen, the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night on a four-game winning streak. The Senators have also won six of their last seven.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators announced on Mar. 24 that they have recalled defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan, who will both make their NHL debuts against the Detroit Red Wings.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / March 24
Senators Defenseman to Miss Significant Time Amid Playoff Push

Senators Defenseman to Miss Significant Time Amid Playoff Push

The Ottawa Senators are right on the heels of a massive win against the New York Rangers that significantly boosted their odds of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 20
Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

The Ottawa Senators are suddenly a story again. And not the “let’s talk about rebuilding next year” kind of story. They’ve put together a little run here, and for the first time in months, you can almost see them sneaking into the playoff conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.

Jack Hughes clarifies stance about gold-medal-winning puck; Sidney Crosby addresses controversy
From teen titans to titans falling: The NHL's biggest surprises this season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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